Detailed description

Just as Venice's iconic boats are the soul of the Italian city, Havana's vintage cars are the very essence of this Caribbean gem. Immerse yourself in a journey that will transport you through time as you cruise the charming streets of Havana in these perfectly preserved vintage cars. These vehicles will take you on a fascinating journey through the Jewish Cuba. 

On this Jewish Havana Classic Car Tour you will visit sites such as the Beth Shalom Synagogues, the Sephardic Hebrew Center and Adath Israel, where you will learn about the history and current affairs of the Cuban Jewish community, speak with local leaders and contribute to the development of community projects. You will also explore Havana's old Jewish quarter, where many of the main institutions, businesses and centers of Havana Jewry were located. You will visit the Menorah Square, the only Holocaust museum in Cuba, and a unique hotel that was decorated in Jewish styles in honor of the presence of this minority in Havana: Hotel Raquel. You can visit the Jewish Cemetery of Guanabacoa, where you can learn about the history of the most influential Jews in the history of Cuban society and the Jewish community itself.

Parallel to these sites, your vintage car can also take you to see and visit emblematic places in Havana such as the Capitol, the National Hotel and the Morro Castle.

Don't miss this unique experience, where classic cars will witness your journey through Jewish heritage in Cuba.

Donations for visiting the synagogues

Cash donations are very important for the synagogues in Cuba to keep their doors open for members of the Cuban Jewish community and for foreign visitors. Therefore a minimum donation of 20 USD is requested for each synagogue visited.